The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things

The team takes a break from heavy legislative analysis. On this episode, Ambre and Jason take a few minutes to talk about how you can recognize volunteers in your community. The Golden Hoosier Award and the Andrus Award for Community Service are on the horizon.

On this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, Ambre and Jason welcome two special guests that help provide analysis on the continuing battle over transit expansion in Indianapolis. It's a LDTLT first!

In this lightning round episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team gives a rundown on tax-related bills that will impact older Hoosiers when they become law. Buckle in!  

On this episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things, the team chats about AARP Indiana's victories for healthcare access during the 2022 Indiana General Assembly. The show is back, and now with more boops and beeps!

The 2022 Indiana General Assembly has come to a close. How did AARP Indiana's Legislative Team fair at the Statehouse? Ambre and Jason give a quick overview and tee up part two of Season 5.

The team takes a moment to celebrate a big win in the housing space. Questions still remain about legislation that could impact transit.

The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things hits the road! On this episode, the team is making its way back from beautiful Fort Wayne! And we learn about two bills that can impact Hoosiers' healthcare.

The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is officially at halftime! What bills still have a chance of becoming law? Why are Ambre and Jason wearing cozy hats? Why haven't you subscribed to Producer Dan's Substack? 

The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is speeding towards half-time. It is a short session, after all. And the AARP Indiana staff and volunteers are weighing in heavy on the issues. Can the team keeps things... on track?

Payday lending strikes back and with a different spin! Ambre and the team update everyone on what is going on at the statehouse. There are too many puns.

What is going on? Welcome back to The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things. The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is already proving to be a blockbuster. After a quick welcome back to the original Not The Legislative Director, the team gets down to business and talks action at the Statehouse.

You can fry an egg on the sidewalk outside the Statehouse, but inside the General Assembly's summer study committees is where the real cooking is happening. The team gets updates from Ambre about these committees, and we give a special shout-out to a partner organization in Indianapolis. 

Let's talk about the American Rescue Plan, housing and utility assistance, and our recent letters to Governor Holcomb.

AARP Indiana invited the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority's executive director, Jacob Sipe, onto the show to answer literally every question we could think of about Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance. This podcast is nothing but critical information for anyone having challenges with their rent, and in some cases, utilities.

Not the Legislative Director Jason Tomcsi joins us to discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit. Learn how you or someone you know can help get better Internet with some financial assistance.

Most of the business of the 2021 Indiana General Assembly has concluded. What does that mean for the 50+? Ambre, Mandla, and Addison talk about the state's budget, the outcome of the highly publicized transit battle, high speed internet, and much more.

What does the last month of the 2021 Legislative Session hold for AARP Indiana? Let's check in with Ambre, Mandla, and Addison. 

What's going on at the Indiana Statehouse? Transit is on our minds. Let's check in with the Legislative Director to see what's going on. 

It's the season premiere! We catch up with the Legislative Director and AARP Indiana's community engagement team. But where is Jason? We'll find out what "Not the Legislative Director" is up to, as well as what is going on at the Statehouse.

It's the season finale! In this episode there's discussion on Indiana's latest COVID-19 response in long-term care facilities, the upcoming 2021 General Assembly, and some friends of the show come by to chat about the 2020 elections.

In this episode: discussion on the latest letter that AARP Indiana sent to the Governor around CARES Act money, new home office setups, and a brief interruption during recording.

In this episode: new long-term care data is released, upcoming telephone town halls, and Producer Dan makes an appearance...kind of.

In this episode: an update around COVID-19 reporting in long-term care facilities and attempts to shake off some rust.

In this episode they discuss a letter that AARP Indiana sent to the governor about COVID-19 transparency in long-term care facilities. There's also some shout outs to some Southern Indiana fans.

In this episode: a discussion on communication requirements for nursing homes during this health crisis, an update on Indiana's upcoming primary, Fannie speaks up, and a shout out to our educators.

Part 2 of our 2020 General Assembly recap is here! In this episode the remaining wins from the past session are reviewed and some special shout outs!  

It's Part 1 of the session recap! Also included in this episode: more coronavirus resources, discussion of the word y'all, and a guest appearance from a canine fan of the show.

The Governor has vetoed a bill and AARP has a lot of information available to help during COVID-19.

Session is OVER! The Legislative Director is here to quickly chat about some Legislative Things before taking a much-deserved break. The show will be back in a few weeks to dig deeper into what transpired this session, but in the meantime listen to the Sine Die episode!

A large guest requires an extra large show. The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things is here to give you the latest updates from the Statehouse as well as the triumphant return of your favorite dinosaur.

It's been a week. With session winding down, good and bad things are happening at the Statehouse.

Back from the road and in studio for the latest episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things! In this episode there's bill updates, special testimony about Rx transparency, and a tease about a future format for the show.

A SPECIAL REPORT from Community Engagement Director Mandla Moyo on several last-minute amendments that are impacting transit in Indianapolis and tenants across the state.

The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things...while driving? That's right. This show has special guests, a fun discussion, and a car ride. It's time for a ROAD TRIP!!!

It's halftime at the Indiana General Assembly and that requires an update on the latest happenings... as well as some new uniforms.

Our Legislative Director couldn't let a little work travel get in the way of her update about what's happening at the Statehouse. A special Saturday episode of the Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things is coming in for a landing!

The good times continue to roll at the Indiana General Assembly! The Legislative Director is here to talk about all the action this week in an extended episode that is jam packed with information Lots of bills. Lots to follow.

The pace of the Indiana General Assembly is picking up and the Legislative Director is here to tell you all about it. Listen until the end because there's a homework assignment.

A new year. A new session of the Indiana General Assembly. A new season of The Legislative Director Talking About Legislative Things! Check out the first episode of the new season

There's a lot that is happening at the Indiana Statehouse and AARP Indiana is here to let you know what's moving and what's not.